How to Farm Gold in WoW Classic x5: Top 10 Methods
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruGold is the lifeblood of WoW Classic. Whether you're saving for your epic mount, raid consumables, or AH domination, knowing where to farm matters. On WoW x5, the five-fold loot rate means more drops per hour from every spot — making these methods more lucrative than on retail classic servers.
Three Rules Before You Start
1. AH over vendor. Almost everything is worth more at auction than selling to a vendor. 2. Dual gathering professions (Herbalism + Mining) give passive income everywhere you go. 3. Time your sales. Friday evenings and weekends have peak buyer activity on WoW x5.
On WoW x5, the AH is active. List items for 12-24 hour durations during evening hours for the best sell rates.
Top 10 Gold Farming Methods
1. Devilsaur Leather — Un'Goro Crater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: 58+ | Gold/hour: 15-25g | Best class: Hunter, groups of 2-3
Devilsaurs drop Devilsaur Leather used for BiS pre-raid leather DPS gear. On x5 loot rates, each kill drops more hides. Learn the patrol route in Terror Run (southwest crater floor).
| Material | AH Price |
|---|---|
| Devilsaur Leather | 3-5g each |
| Rugged Leather (bonus) | 0.3g each |
The Devilsaur route is contested. Other players and guilds camp the same spawns. Farm during off-peak hours or coordinate with other skinners. See our Un'Goro Crater guide.
2. Herbalism Loop — Un'Goro Crater ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: 50+ | Gold/hour: 15-30g | Best class: Druid
The outer Un'Goro herb loop is the most herb-dense circuit in the game. Dreamfoil, Mountain Silversage, Ghost Mushroom — all high-demand for raiders' consumables.
| Herb | AH Price (stack 20) |
|---|---|
| Dreamfoil | 4-8g |
| Mountain Silversage | 5-10g |
| Ghost Mushroom (x5) | 3-6g |
| Black Lotus | 20-50g each |
3. Pirates — Lost Rigger Cove, Tanaris ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: 52+ | Gold/hour: 10-20g
Pirates in Tanaris drop Mageweave Cloth and green items at high volume. Combine with the repeatable Wastewander Justice quest for bonus Gadgetzan reputation.
4. Felcloth Farming — Felwood ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: 55+ | Gold/hour: 10-18g
Felcloth (from Jadefire demons in Felwood) is used for Mooncloth crafting and Tailoring epics. Steady demand, good solo kill speed.
5. Thorium Mining — Burning Steppes / Un'Goro ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: 55+ | Gold/hour: 12-22g | Profession: Mining 250+
Rich Thorium Veins drop Arcane Crystals (5-15g each) alongside Thorium Bars. Burning Steppes and Winterspring have the densest Thorium spawn rates.
6. Alchemy Transmute — Passive Daily Income ⭐⭐⭐
Profession: Alchemy 285+ | Gold: 5-15g per day (24h cooldown)
Arcanite Transmute: Thorium Bar + Arcane Crystal → Arcanite Bar. Arcanite is used in high-end crafted gear and always sells. This is free money if you log in daily.
7. Dark Runes — Scholomance ⭐⭐⭐
Level: 58+ | Gold/hour: 8-12g
Dark Runes are raid consumables used by DPS players. Steady demand from raiders on WoW x5.
8. Runecloth — Stratholme ⭐⭐⭐
Level: 58+ | Gold/hour: 8-16g
The "living" side of Stratholme is excellent for AoE cloth farming (Mages) or single-target Runecloth grinding. High cloth density.
9. Skinning — Winterspring ⭐⭐⭐
Level: 58+ | Gold/hour: 6-10g | Profession: Skinning 300
Bears and ice cats in Winterspring drop large quantities of Rugged Leather. Consistent and relaxing.
10. AH Flipping ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Level: Any | Gold/hour: 0-50g+ (market knowledge dependent)
Buy underpriced items and resell at market value. Best categories on WoW x5:
- Rare recipes (Engineering, Blacksmithing)
- Flask and potion ingredients
- Items listed during low-activity hours (early morning)
Gold Per Hour Summary
| Method | Gold/Hour | Requirements | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devilsaur (Un'Goro) | 15-25g | 58+, Skinning | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Herbalism (Un'Goro) | 15-30g | 50+, Herb 270 | ⭐⭐ |
| Pirates (Tanaris) | 10-20g | 52+ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Felcloth (Felwood) | 10-18g | 55+ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thorium Mining | 12-22g | 55+, Mining 250 | ⭐⭐ |
| Runecloth (Strath) | 8-16g | 58+ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Alchemy Transmute | 5-15g/day | Alchemy 285 | ⭐ |
| Skinning (Winterspring) | 6-10g | 58+, Skin 300 | ⭐⭐ |
| AH Flipping | 0-50g+ | Market knowledge | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best Classes for Gold Farming
| Class | Strength | Best Method |
|---|---|---|
 Hunter | Solo elites, no downtime | Devilsaur, pirates |
 Druid | Fast herb circuit in Travel Form | Herbalism loop |
 Mage | AoE cloth farming | Stratholme, pirates |
 Warlock | Solo demons safely | Felwood, elites |
 Rogue | Pickpocket bonus income | Any + humanoids |
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FAQ
What is the best class for gold farming in Vanilla?
Hunter and Druid are top tier. Hunters solo elites with their pet and have no downtime. Druids with Herbalism have the fastest herb circuit thanks to Travel Form speed.
How much gold per hour can I make on WoW x5?
With x5 loot rates, expect 15-30 gold/hour at peak efficiency (herbalism or Devilsaur skinning). Standard humanoid farming brings 10-20g/hour.
Do I need professions to farm gold?
Not required, but gathering professions (Herbalism+Mining or Skinning) increase income by 30-50%. Alchemy adds passive income via daily transmutes.